Two quarterback trades were expected Monday. And then, a third one popped up.

The Cleveland Browns agreed to send Colt McCoy to the San Francisco 49ers, a person informed of the agreement between the sides told USA TODAY Sports. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade isn't yet official, said the Niners gave up fifth- and seventh-round picks in exchange for McCoy and the Browns' sixth-rounder. The exchange of the fifth- and sixth-round picks means the Browns moved up nine spots to No. 164 overall.

McCoy is headed into the final year of his rookie contract and will earn a base salary of $1.5 million, so there likely won't have to be any tinkering to his contract for him to serve as Colin Kaepernick's backup.

McCoy started 21 games for the Browns in his first two seasons after being drafted in the third round in 2010. He struggled as a full-time starter in 2011, as did the overall team on the way to a 4-9 record in games started by McCoy.

This past season, McCoy backed up first-round pick Brandon Weeden. McCoy appeared in only three games.

Redskins near deal to bring back CB Hall

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall is close to a one-year deal to return to the Washington Redskins, his agent Alvin Keels confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Monday night.

Financial terms of the deal that could be signed as early as Tuesday were not immediately available.

Hall was released by the cap-strapped Redskins before the start of free agency because he was due $8 million this season. Despite Hall's starting every game for the past three seasons with the Redskins and his recording 19 interceptions in five seasons with the club, that was too much money for the team to handle.

While waiting for Hall to make a decision on his future, the Redskins added cornerback E.J. Biggers to their secondary and met with former Minnesota Vikings corner Antoine Winfield.

The return of Hall, the eighth overall pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2004 and a three-time Pro Bowl selection, means Winfield will have to look elsewhere to continue his career.

Walter, a 10-year veteran, totaled 41 receptions for 518 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games for the Houston Texans last season. He's had more than 50 catches four times in his career – 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Of his 41 catches last season, 27 (66%) were for first downs.

The 6-3, 309-pound Spencer is a versatile eight-year veteran who was a first-round pick of the Seahawks in 2005. He's played in 105 games and has started 89 – 62 at center, 19 at right guard and eight left guard.

Last season he appeared in 10 games for the Bears, starting three at left guard and two at right guard.

Both McCown brothers now signed

The NFL's McCowns are now both employed once again.

Three days after brother Josh re-signed with the Chicago Bears, Luke McCown agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, his agent Mike McCartney announced on Twitter.

It's the second straight year Luke McCown signed with the Saints. He did so a year ago and was cut at the end of training camp. McCown then quickly landed with the Atlanta Falcons, with whom he remained all season.

Brian Leonard on move

McCartney also announced another deal for one of his clients on Monday when he tweeted running back Brian Leonard has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The versatile rusher, receiver and blocker rejoins Bucs coach Greg Schiano, his college coach at Rutgers.

Leonard, 29, had 33 rushing attempts last season with the Cincinnati Bengals, which was the most for the former second-round pick since his rookie season of 2007 with the St. Louis Rams. He likely won't get to carry the ball much this upcoming season, with Doug Martin handling the bulk of the load. LeGarrette Blount also remains in the mix after signing a one-year deal with the team.

LB Daryl Smith was a second-round pick of the Jaguars in 2004.(Photo: Chris O'Meara, AP)

Smith meets with Rams

A member of the Jacksonville Jaguars for his entire nine-year career to this point, Daryl Smith is seeking employment elsewhere.

The free agent linebacker is meeting with the St. Louis Rams on Monday, a person informed of the visit told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't confirmed the meeting.

Smith, 31, is coming off of a season in which he played only the final two games of the season because of a groin injury suffered in training camp. After missing the first six weeks of what was already a disappointing season for the Jags, Smith was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.

The former second-round pick and the Jaguars' all-time leader in tackles, Smith has played both inside and outside linebacker in his career. The Rams need help on the strong side, where free agent Rocky McIntosh played last season for them.

Ravens player suspended

Baltimore Ravens special teams player Christian Thompson has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The suspension was announced Monday by the NFL.

Thompson played in seven games as a rookie last season before being placed on injured reserve on Nov. 17 with a knee problem.

The 6-foot, 211-pound Thompson will be eligible to return to the Ravens' active roster on the day after the team's fourth regular-season game. He is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.

Drafted in the fourth round out of South Carolina State last April, Thompson played in seven of the Ravens' first eight games of the 2012 season. He was a safety in college.